School Overview
James Monroe Middle School, located in the Paradise Hills area of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) district. The school is situated in a suburban residential neighborhood and is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering both academic achievement and personal development during the critical middle school transition years. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while offering a variety of core subjects and elective programs intended to keep students engaged and prepared for the transition to high school.

Beyond its core academics, James Monroe Middle School emphasizes a community-focused environment that encourages extracurricular participation, including athletics, clubs, and various student organizations. The school utilizes its digital platform to maintain strong lines of communication with families, providing resources for parents to track student progress and stay informed about school events. As part of the larger APS system, the school works to integrate technology into the classroom, aiming to provide a supportive and structured learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its student body.
689
Total Students
49.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES MONROE MIDDLE
Demographic Student Count
White120
Hispanic449
Black22
Asian21
Two or More25
American Indian50
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    449 (65.2 %)
  • White
    120 (17.4 %)
  • American Indian
    50 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (3.6 %)
  • Black
    22 (3.2 %)
  • Asian
    21 (3.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: ALBUQUERQUE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (505)897-0101
Website: http://jamesmonroe.aps.edu
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 626
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 249
Grade 7 189
Grade 8 251

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JAMES MONROE MIDDLE
Grade Student Count
Grade 6249
Grade 7189
Grade 8251
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JAMES MONROE MIDDLE
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33849.1%
Male35150.9%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)